Michele has worked for several major companies such as The Walt Disney Company, DreamWorks Animation Studios, and Warner Brothers. Having over 15 years of experience creating and executing financial budgets and production schedules she, in addition to her work in the entertainment industry,  has successfully launched two technology based companies for Motion Capture in which she was responsible for day to day operations and managed sales and marketing teams internationally.

Michele also launched and ran her own commercial studio in Texas providing financial planning as well as market forecast support for two alliance partners. Michele holds two Bachelors Degrees and  a Graduate Degree from California State University at Northridge and did her Master’s coursework at the University of Southern California.  Michele is married with a two year old son and two stepchildren.  She volunteers with AYSO as well as The Celiac Foundation.